Forcible Confinement

Cases of forcible confinement are very variable. Criminal law interprets broadly what may constitute this offense. Essentially, the infraction of confinement is to hold a person against their will.

Of course, there are stereotypical cases where an individual is locked up, but there are also situations where the confinement seems less clear.

For example, a person can be charged with this crime if they prevent someone from leaving their home by taking their keys, standing in front of the door to stop the individual from walking out during an argument, or by physically restraining the person by holding their arm.

It is therefore essential to have your evidence analyzed by a Criminal lawyer to determine the extent of the alleged offense and to avoid the consequences of a conviction. Contact Me Dagenais for legal advice regarding your situation.

Section 279(2) of the Criminal Code: Forcible confinement

(2) Every one who, without lawful authority, confines, imprisons or forcibly seizes another person is guilty of

(a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years; or

(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction.